Thursday, January 29, 2015

Mr. Ippolito was out for training on Thursday, 1/29. We watched The Vikings from History Channel. The handout isHERE.If you were absent, please see Mr. Ippolito to setup a time to watch the video at lunch.

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

SUPPLIES NEEDED TODAY:- Chromebook- HANDOUT: "A Short History of the English Language"- Pen or pencilAGENDA:1. Translate the first verse paragraph of the piece of literature you see on the handout. Then, answer the questions in the handout. You will start by NOT using your Chromebook, and later I will let you get a little digital help. This video will also help, and we will watch it together as a class.This ARTICLE on Vikings will help too, and it's really cool.
3. Finish everything? Check out this sweet BrainPop video on The Vikings

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Family Technology Night II - Your family is invited to this amazing educational experience! We will include dinner, babysitting, and bilingual translators. We will be teaching parents about Google Drive in the Classroom and understanding different social media that teens use today. Mr. Ippolito will be one of the teacher hosts. I would love to see you there this TONIGHT, Wednesday, January 28, 6-8pm. You can sign up for free HERE.HOMEWORK - Finish "A Short History of the English Language" by FRIDAY

So the latest thing to hit the Sierra Vista health office this morning seemed to be a few seventh grade boys trying out extremely hot peppers. Habañeros? Ghost peppers? Scotch Bonnets? Carolina Reapers? I'm not sure what peppers they were exactly, but more than one boy ended up with a painful learning experience in either the health office or the restroom. Some more than once.

Today might be a good day to speak with your child to think twice before taking and eating whatever exotic produce item a fellow 13-year-old offers you. And if your child was offered a pepper today and wisely said no, then it might also be a good day to say, "Smart choice, kid."

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Does fate exist? Can you change your stars,
or is your future already written for you?

SUPPLIES NEEDED TODAY:- Chromebook-"Going Medieval Video Study Guide"- Pen or pencilAGENDA:1. We will first read THIS and then we will watch this. The video today in class is produced by people who believe in astrology. We will discuss this in the context of medieval Europeans who also believed in astrology, and discuss whether or not someone's future can truly be "written in the stars":

2. WRITING PROMPT: Does fate exist? Can you "change your stars," or is your future already written for you?(respond to this on the BACK of your "Going Medieval Video Study Guide")

Family Technology Night II - Your family is invited to this amazing educational experience! We will include dinner, babysitting, and bilingual translators. We will be teaching parents about Google Drive in the Classroom and understanding different social media that teens use today. Mr. Ippolito will be one of the teacher hosts. I would love to see you there this TOMORROW NIGHT, Wednesday, January 28, 6-8pm. You can sign up for free HERE.HOMEWORK

Complete the BrainPop "Feudalism" Quiz from yesterday

Check to make sure all your history assignments are up-to-date for this unit. Here is everything you should have completed so far:

Monday, January 26, 2015

Would you like to learn more about how to help your child with their homework on their computer? Join us at Family Technology Night this Wednesday evening! Mr. Ippolito will be teaching parents how to help with writing and class presentations on Google Drive. Mr. Zeilenga, our computer teacher, will share with parents the latest trends in social media, and how to keep your teen safe.

Family Technology Night

Wednesday, January 28, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Sierra Vista Library

A light dinner and Spanish interpreting services will be provided. Child care will also be available. For more information and to sign up (it's FREE), click HERE. Feel free to email Mr. Ippolito or Ms. Stauch for more information.

Is it better to be able to make decisions for yourself, or is it better for someone to make decisions for you?AGENDA:1. Seating Chart and the new "Tech Chair" position2. Collect 14:3 homework and "Religious Orders" (if you printed it yourself or created it on paper)3. Review responses to "Going Medieval" Video Study Guide3. VIDEO - "Feudalism" from BrainPop4. Set up your own BrainPop account!

Family Technology Night II - Your family is invited to this amazing educational experience! We will include dinner, babysitting, and bilingual translators. We will be teaching parents about Google Drive in the Classroom and understanding different social media that teens use today. Mr. Ippolito will be one of the teacher hosts. I would love to see you there this Wednesday, January 28, 6-8pm. You can sign up for free HERE.HOMEWORK

Check to make sure all your history assignments are up-to-date for this unit. Here is everything you should have completed so far:

Saturday, January 24, 2015

Friday, January 23, 2015

The ASB Office has been overwhelmed today with seventh graders in line for Medieval Times (the field trip is open to all teams). Therefore, if your child was unable to turn in his/her materials today, the ASB Office will continue to accept permission slips and money through the end of lunch on Monday, January 26.

Thursday, January 22, 2015

Is it better to be able to make decisions for yourself, or is it better for someone to make all the decisions for you?AGENDA:1. Hand back 5-4-3-2-1 from 14:2 and go over some good examples2. Catch up on any work you may still need to do. This may include:

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

As you know from the information we sent out before Winter Break, all seventh grade teams here at Sierra Vista are taking a field trip to Medieval Times on Thursday evening, February 12. The next day is a Pupil-Free Day and is the beginning of the Presidents Day Holiday weekend.

Permission slips for Medieval Times went out to students last week. You can download a digital copy HEREand print at home if you need an extra copy.

I wanted to remind you that the permission slip, along with $55 (cash or check payable to "Sierra Vista ASB") is due to Mrs. Nelson at the ASB window by this Friday, January 23.

For any parent/guardian who is attending, the cost is $65. Parents should also fill out a permission slip (you can sign it for yourself), and send it in to school with your son or daughter.

Thursday, January 15, 2015

AGENDA1. Remain silent until Mr. Ippolito turns the lights on.2. Get a handout titled - "The Rule of St. Benedict." It is on top of the Chromebook cart.3. You will watch a short video clip FIRST before doing the "Rule of St. Benedict" activity. Mr. Ippolito will put that video up on the screen. It is a clip from the History Channel special, "The Dark Ages."4. Once you have finished the video, you may then open your Chromebook and read the Rule of St. Benedict. The reading begins in the MIDDLE of the article, and starts with the words "Chapter 4." You will see a list of 72 rules. This is what you are reading to complete the assignment.

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